Interaction between proton pump inhibitors and clopidogrel

Introduction: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) may impair the biotransformation of clopidogrel leading to increased major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Available studies have focused solely on patients receiving clopidogrel following a cardiac event. Given the widespread use of this combination, (about...

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Main Author: Oyetayo, Olaonipekun Oladoyin
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2010-08-1550